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19/Jan/2017

The Xunta de Galicia will improve the entrances of the Camino de Santiago to the capital of Galicia at four priority points

• President Feijóo thanked the Town Hall of Santiago for “its cooperation and collaboration” and will sign a protocol with it. • 4.2 million euros are assigned in order to repair...

7/Dec/2018

The Regional Government tenders the drafting of the Strategic Plan of the Xacobeo 2021 with the goal of creating a universal and participatory celebration

Culture and Tourism publishes the contract for the service of developing this roadmap, amounting to more than 66,000 euros and a project deadline of 4 months It will be based on...

19/Apr/2017

Xunta to present 371 performances in close to 100 municipalities through the Cultura no Camiño (Culture on the Camino) programme

The fifth edition of this series will feature three times the initial number of companies hired to perform The aim is to enhance the cultural offerings of municipalities along...

5/Sep/2025

The Xunta de Galicia reminds pilgrims that all the Pilgrimage routes of the Camino are open and completely passable.

Turismo de Galicia reaffirms that the Camino has good accessibility and is in a good and safe condition and reminds pilgrims that the damage to some signs deriving from forest fires...

1/Sep/2021

27/Sep/2017

The Xunta announces the recipients of the Camino de Santiago Awards, which recognize institutions and groups for their work linked to the pilgrimage route

The winners in the four categories for the 2017 edition are the Melide Town Council, the Spanish Federation of Friends of the Camino de Santiago Associations, the Lugo Friends of...

25/Nov/2016

The Xunta visits the Philippines to present Galicia’s experience with promoting the Way of St. James

Galicia’s experience with promoting the Way of St. James is one of the examples relating to pilgrimage routes to be presented at the 8th Spain–Philippines Forum, taking place...

18/Dec/2017

The Xunta de Galicia expresses its sorrow at the death of Professor Simon Barton, member of the International Committee of Experts on the Way of St James

This noted professor was known for his efforts in promoting the pilgrimage route in Great Britain, where he worked with Turismo de Galicia on various activities The Xunta de...